Who are the parties in a trust? There are only three parties to a trust, and that’s all you need to know: 1) Trustor: This refers to the person who created the trust and put their assets into it (think “creator”). 2) Trustee: This is the person whom...
The average American family has changed a great deal over the last few decades. The assumption that a couple will share finances, tax obligations, and a last name is one that does not necessarily apply in the 21st century. There are more options than ever before to...
Do you have an individual retirement account or other type of retirement account that you plan to leave to your loved ones? If so, proceed with caution. Inherited retirement accounts do not have asset protection when they pass to your loved ones, meaning creditors can...